📚 Imagine reading a poem that moves you to tears—now picture it written by a machine. Sounds cool, right? But according to Zhao Lihong, AI can never truly capture that spark of humanity behind each line.
Zhao Lihong, a celebrated writer and poet from the Chinese mainland and winner of the 2025 Premio Montale Fuori di Casa (International Section), sees literature as more than just words on a screen. “My laughter, every sound I make, even my tears are unique to me, which cannot be replicated by AI,” she says.
She believes that while AI tools can churn out endless text, they lack the heartbeat of human emotion, perception, and imagination. 🤖✨❤️ In Zhao’s view, the real magic of writing comes from the soul—moments of joy, pain, and inspiration that only people can create.
With AI on the rise, some worry about the future of writing. But Zhao sees a silver lining: technology can weed out generic copy and push authors to dig deeper. The challenge, she argues, is for writers to embrace their unique voices and tell stories that speak to our shared humanity.
As we navigate this new chapter in literature, Zhao’s message is clear: AI might be fast, but it can’t replace the original authors who pour their hearts into every word. 💡
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